Structural Engineering Lead

MSS Infrastructure; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Professional development

Membership support

Job summary

MSS Infrastructure Ltd is recruiting an experienced Structural Engineering Lead to head a specialist structural engineering and testing team within a unique laboratory and research environment.

This role blends leadership, technical excellence, and business development, overseeing testing programmes and client engagement while driving growth for a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards registration.
• Experience leading engineering teams and projects.
• Knowledge of British Standards, Eurocodes, and UK construction practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and laboratory staff.
• Oversee structural testing, assessment, and consultancy projects.
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges.
• Manage laboratory resources, facilities, and testing programmes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.
• Support business growth through networking and identifying new opportunities.
• Review technical reports, proposals, and engineering assessments.
• Represent the business at client meetings, industry events, and conferences.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Working Pattern: Flexible Working Available

MSS Infrastructure Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Structural Engineering Lead to head a specialist structural engineering and testing team within a unique laboratory and research environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically strong engineer looking for a role beyond traditional consultancy. You'll combine leadership, structural testing, client engagement, and business development while driving the success of a high-performing engineering team.

The Role

As Structural Engineering Lead, you will:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and laboratory staff
• Oversee structural testing, assessment, and consultancy projects
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges
• Manage laboratory resources, facilities, and testing programmes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders
• Support business growth through networking and identifying new opportunities
• Review technical reports, proposals, and engineering assessments
• Represent the business at client meetings, industry events, and conferences
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards

About You

We're looking for an articulate and commercially minded professional who can confidently represent the business while providing technical leadership.

You'll have:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards professional registration
• Previous experience leading engineering teams and projects
• Knowledge of British Standards, Eurocodes, and UK construction practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £80,000 per annum
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead an established structural testing function
• Unique combination of laboratory, engineering, and client-facing work
• Professional development and membership support
• Free onsite parking and excellent facilities

If you're an experienced Structural Engineer seeking a leadership role that combines technical excellence, commercial influence, and industry engagement, we'd love to hear from you.